Worship Services from July 2025
July 27, 2025 — 9:00 AM: ‘Thomas and Faithful Curiosity’
Shawna Berg, our Children, Youth, and Family Director, spoke about “Doubting Thomas” during her sermon on Sunday. Was Thomas truly doubting, or was he seeking a real encounter with the resurrected Jesus? This made her think of Ken Grosch, a warm man whose funeral she attended earlier this month. Ken, often with his daughter Gretta, used faith and humor to brighten people’s lives. When asked how he was, he would respond, “I’m grateful.” In a world yearning for authenticity, both…
July 20, 2025 — 10:30 AM
Pastor Kristin spoke of Mary Magdalene today, recounting how she was the first to witness the resurrected Jesus. However, many people doubted her when she shared that her Lord had returned. How can we follow these women’s examples and cultivate empathy and compassion in our own lives? How can we nurture the future of faith and live in God’s Grace in our daily lives?
July 20, 2025 — 9:00 AM: ‘Mary Magdalene, a Much-Maligned Disciple’
Pastor Peter spoke of Mary Magdalene today, recounting how she was the first to witness the resurrected Jesus. However, many people doubted her when she shared that her Lord had returned. Pastor Peter shared this woman’s story, along with other touching tales, to remind us that witnessing God can occur in unexpected and surprising ways. How can we follow these women’s examples and cultivate empathy and compassion in our own lives? How can we nurture the future of faith and…
July 13, 2025 — 9:00 AM: ‘Paul, an Unlikely Preacher’
What is forgiveness? What does it mean to forgive? How does God’s message encourage us to forgive others? These questions were the focus of Pastor Kristin’s message this morning. She invited us to consider how we would like God to transform our lives so that we can live in peace and love with others.
